Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA07CA091

Madera, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N368AM

AC Mfg & Dev't Co CH 2000

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The solo student pilot was landing and the airplane ballooned while on short final. The airplane touched down hard on the main gear and porpoised down the runway. During the accident sequence, the firewall was wrinkled. The student pilot stated that no mechanical malfunctions occurred.

Probable Cause and Findings

The improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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